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How Many Continents Are There? Depends Whom You Ask
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It may surprise you to know that experts around the world disagree on how many continents are out there. Here's why.
The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries
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These majestic trees send their roots down in pillars from branch to ground, can form a canopy over 80 feet high and can live to be 250 years old.
18 Tropical Rainforest Animals You Should Know
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A rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rain. But when you think "rainforest," the image that comes to mind is probably a tropical rainforest: one located near the equator, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.
Sikhism Explained: What to Know About This Often-Misunderstood Religion
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It's one of the largest religions on Earth but little-known in the West, where its practitioners are often mistaken for Muslims or Hindus. What else should we know about the Sikh faith?
The Largest Continent Is Also the Most Populated
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If you are looking at a traditional world map, you won't get an accurate idea of the size of the seven continents; depicting a sphere onto a flat surface means that something will end up distorted. For that reason, you may not truly understand something like the size of the largest continent.
Do These Foods Grow Above or Below the Ground?
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Are these foods buried deep beneath the earth, towering high in the sky ... or maybe somewhere in between? Will this quiz leave you shaken like leaves in a storm or will you remain firmly rooted and rise to the challenge? Get ready to put your knowledge of edible plants to the ultimate test with this quiz!
Congee Is the Food Equivalent of a Warm, Heated Gravity Blanket
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Congee is simple comfort food at its best. This rice dish dates all the way back to ancient China, but its roots aren't based solely in Chinese food. Have you tried it?
The Ultimate Country Outline Quiz!
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Every country has a shape, and we might have seen what they look like on maps during geography class, would you be able to identify them if you were shown their outline? Take this quiz to find out!
Spice Pictures
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Spice pictures will delight you with brilliant colors and aromas from around the world. Check out these spice pictures and learn how to flavor your food.
What Part of the World Do These Lethal Snakes Live In?
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These lethal snakes are known for causing havoc for the people who encounter them. But, do you know where they are found? Take this quiz and find out!